At Hillsdale, being a member of a fraternity means making close friends within your house and forming a lasting brotherhood with fellow members as you walk through life at Hillsdale with the support of a house full of principled men. Recently, however, it has also meant involvement in the Interfraternity Council, which brings all of the campus’ fraternities together to...
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Tau Kappa Epsilon: ‘The legends are all true’
The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity on Hillsdale College’s campus disbanded mysteriously in December 1995, but rumors concerning why the TKE National Chapter chose to shut down the Iota Nu Chapter, and the increasing impatience of the administration with its members still puzzle students nearly a quarter of a century later. Some say the TKEs tarred and feathered the eagle statue...
John Grant fosters political community as politics chair
Just as Aristotle emphasized ethics and strong leadership as necessary for communities to prosper, so does the politics department at Hillsdale College. Associate Professor of Politics John W. Grant took over as chairman of the politics department this summer after teaching here since 2010. With prior administrative experience at the University of Dallas, Grant said he is enjoying his new...
‘Stayin’ Alive’: Hillsdale student recalls how she fell off a cliff and lived to tell the tale
When senior Danae Sollie set out on a hiking expedition during one of Alaska’s rare sunny days, she had no idea how close it came to being her last. This summer, Sollie, a biology major, spent four weeks on the Inian Islands with the Arete Project, an organization that seeks to educate young people about citizenship, environmental stewardship, and leadership....
English department aims to educate non-English majors on literature
Many Hillsdale students have questioned why they are required to take three literature courses during their time at Hillsdale. The English department, in their biannual “Opening Charge” lecture series, seeks to explain why. For the past four years, the Hillsdale College English department has hosted a lecture each semester that explains to students the importance of studying literature, a practice...
Historic Hysteria: The Collegian advertised Hillsdale parties
Early 1900s dorm parties are sure to deliver some compelling stories. On May 18, 1916, The Collegian printed this headline: “East Hall Girls’ Party is Novel Affair: Gentlemen leave at 11:30.” I think they emphasized that the boys left exactly at 11:30 a little too strongly. Nobody thought twice about it until they put it in large print. The article...
